2 Samuel 19:34 cpdv — And Barzillai said to the king: “How many days remain in the years of my life, that I should go up with the king to Jer…

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"And Barzillai said to the king: “How many days remain in the years of my life, that I should go up with the king to Jerusalem? "

— 2 Samuel 19:34, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Samuel 19 — Context

31

Likewise, Barzillai the Gileadite, descending from Rogelim, led the king across the Jordan, having prepared also to follow him beyond the river.

32

Now Barzillai the Gileadite was very old, that is, eighty years old. And he provided the king with sustenance when he was staying at the encampment. For indeed, he was an exceedingly rich man.

33

And so the king said to Barzillai, “Come with me, so that you may rest securely with me in Jerusalem.”

34

And Barzillai said to the king: “How many days remain in the years of my life, that I should go up with the king to Jerusalem?

35

Today I am eighty years old. Are my senses quick to discern sweet and bitter? Or is food and drink able to delight your servant? Or can I still hear the voice of men and women singers? Why should your servant be a burden to my lord the king?

36

I, your servant, shall proceed a little ways from the Jordan with you. I am not in need of this recompense.

37

But I beg you that I, your servant, may be returned and may die in my own city, and may be buried beside the sepulcher of my father and my mother. But there is your servant Chimham; let him go with you, my lord the king. And do for him whatever seems good to you.”

2 Samuel 19:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 19:34 say?
2 Samuel 19:34 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And Barzillai said to the king: “How many days remain in the years of my life, that I should go up with the king to Jerusalem? ”
Where is 2 Samuel 19:34 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 19:34 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 19, verse 34.
Who wrote 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Nathan and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 2 Samuel about?
2 Samuel records David's reign — his rise to the throne, the conquest of Jerusalem, the eternal covenant God makes with his house, and the moral failure with Bathsheba that fractures his family. From the highs of triumph to the depths of repentance, David remains the messianic prototype.
What are the major themes of 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel explores themes including Davidic Covenant, Sin & Repentance, Kingdom, Mercy, Consequences. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Samuel 19:34.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 19:34 in?
2 Samuel 19:34 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Samuel 19:34?
2 Samuel 19:34 reads (CPDV): “And Barzillai said to the king: “How many days remain in the years of my life, that I should go up with the king to Jerusalem? ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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